Bethesda Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-3 defeat at the hands of the Eminence Eels. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bethesda Christian of the 19-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Bethesda Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Heim, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Eminence's side, Sophia Saucerman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Saucerman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Saucerman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bella Dittemore was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Marriah Hamblen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Bethesda Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Eminence, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Bethesda Christian will head out on the road to take on Greenwood Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bethesda Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Eminence, they will play host again on Friday to welcome White River Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
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